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Works in Progress

After talking about how LARGE my Works in Progress (WIP) pile was growing, I thought I'd organize myself to all the WIPs I have in their various stages. Holy Moly Macaroni! I didn't really realize I had so many. Just making my list has helped me realize that there are some projects that need to jump the line to the front and others that can wait a bit longer.

RED & WHITE QUILT

This year's challenge for the Utah Valley Quilt Guild is a Red & White Quilt. It can be any size and any style--it just must be red and white only. I finally decided on a design

I took this class from National Teacher Anita Grossman Soloman. She has several books out about simplifying quilting. I bought two of her books Rotary Cutting Revolution (This quilt is on the cover) and Make It Simpler Paper Piecing which she used as basis for the class. Excellent books and AMAZING technique to simplify paper piecing. I didn't quite get it when reading it on my own, so I was glad to have her there demonstrating it. She also has great links on her website for video clips demonstrating her technique.

One thing I LOVE about this pattern is that it keeps the directional fabric whole. Check out the stripes in these blocks. They continue as if the dark fabric was appliquéd onto it.

This is from a class I took from a local teacher. I won't be surprised if she soon becomes a National Teacher. This class was to learn the techniques of several types of pinwheels. And, I've added my own to the project.

This is made with 10" blocks for one super big block for a boy's baby blanket.

This is an original. Just arranged 1/2 square triangles and squares to create this large block.

PRETTY LAP QUILT

Front

Scrappy Lap Quilt in Progress

Back

Pretty Lap Quilt Backing in Progress

I started this quilt after I finished the boys' quilts of red, white, & blue. I was so tired of those colors I wanted to do something completely different. The pattern is a free one sent out by McCall's Quilting they send out with all their advertising. I actually modified their pattern a bit, not too much. And I wanted to do something completely different for the back.

All that is left is the quilting and binding.

CHARITY QUILT

Charity Quilt in Progress

It was discovered at church that I've learned to quilt. Someone brought me a stack of scrap fabric to use to make a quilt for donation. I've made several baby sized quilts for the ladies at church to tie. The fabric given me lately is more suited for an adult. So, during LDS General Conference I listened to the talks as I cut and cut and cut lots of fabric. I've picked a pattern, one I made for myself.

COUNTING BOOK

Counting Book in Progress

Mom has used her embroidery machine to make this really cool counting book. It's 3D. Seriously! Put on the 3D glasses and the shapes and numbers jump out at you. Looking at this, I realize I need to finish this PRONTO as MK is already 4.

FLOWERS

I took this class from Flavin Glover. She was so incredibly nice! I learned a lot during her class.

I love these flowers.

Quilt by Flavin Glover

So, this is how far I've gotten on this one during her class

Flowers in Progress

TWISTER

I made this one with scraps to test out the pattern.

Now, I'm going to use it to practice machine quilting.

Twister Sampler

Now that I tried out the pattern. I want to make a BIG quilt with these fabrics.

Twister in Progress

I plan to use the Twister Tool in both the 10" and 5". It can be found at most quilt shops. I got mine from www.FatQuarterShop.com when they were on sale.